Leven, Yorkshire
John William Staveley was born in Skirlaugh, Yorkshire, in 1857 to parents Joseph Staveley and Ellen. John married Betsy in 1877 and is living in Leven by 1881:
1881: North Street, Leven, Yorkshire, England
| John W. STAVELEY | Head | M | Male | 24 | Skirlaugh, Yorkshire, England | Blacksmith's Labourer |
| Betsy A. STAVELEY | Wife | M | Female | 22 | Leven, Yorkshire, England | Blacksmith Labourer's Wife |
| Joseph H. STAVELEY | Son | U | Male | 3 | Leven, Yorkshire, England | |
| Sarah E. STAVELEY | Daur | U | Female | 1 | Leven, Yorkshire, England | |
| John J. STAVELEY | Son | U | Male | 3 mo. | Leven, Yorkshire, England |
By 1891, this family has moved to Sculcoates.